The SASSA grant increase for 2024: Everything you need to know

The SASSA grant increase for 2024: Everything you need to know. It good news for South Africa’s millions of grant dependents, with the following 2024 SASSA grant increases that came into effect recently.

Surviving the Festive Season with Increased Grants

Anyone who relies on the South African Social Security Agency will be happy about the 2024 SASSA grant increases. More so, this time of year, from the festive season into ‘Janu-worry,’ is one of the trickiest to survive.

Thankfully, according to the security agency website, 2024 grant increases that came into effect back on 1 October 2023, will at least go some way to making the festive season more liveable. You can follow the link HERE to find out payment dates in 2024.

Grant Increases for 2024

Nevertheless, for the duration of 2024 – presumably until 1 October 2024 when the next increase will be initiated – the grants are as follows:

Old-Age Pension Grants

• Increased to R2090 for recipients between 60 and 74 years old.
• R2110 for recipients over 75 years old (an increase of R10 each).

Disability Grant

• Increased to R2090 (an increase of R10).

Child Support Grant

• Increased to R510 (an increase of R10).

Foster Child Grant

• Increased to R1130 (an increase of R10).

Child Care Dependency Grant

• Increased to R2090 (an increase of R10).

War Veterans Grant

• Increased to R2110 (an increase of R10).

Grant-In-Aid

• Increased to R510 (an increase of R10).

Child Support Grant Top-Up

• Remains unchanged at R250 for 2024.

Applying for Assistance

How Do You Apply for SASSA Grants?

If you fall into one of the above categories and have no financial support, you can apply for a grant by going to their website:

• Follow the links and prompts.
• Supply all relevant personal details.
• Provide your mobile phone number.
• Share all your employment and lifestyle sustainability information.
• Input your banking details to receive your monthly grant.

Closing thoughts

Comment below on the grant increases for 2024. Is R10 across the board enough to combat current inflation? Be sure to follow us @TheSAnews on Twitter and The South African on Facebook to stay updated.

Conclusion

The 2024 SASSA grant increases offer a modest financial boost, aiming to alleviate challenges during the festive season and beyond. While a universal increase of R10 may be questioned, it signals a commitment to supporting vulnerable populations in South Africa.